2015-08-29 Nigeria Entertainment

U.S. News & World Report   

African Superstars, Bono in Campaign to Empower Women   
New York Times
LAGOS, Nigeria — African stars joined U2 frontman Bono on Friday in a campaign to use music to help empower women around the world. Bono and top African male musicians D'banj, Diamond and Banky W announced that they will be included in a remix ...

2015-08-29 Nigeria Technology

WorldStage   

Airtel unveils mobile platform 'MatchUp' to connect Nigerians   
WorldStage
Leading telecoms service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has unveiled MatchUp, a mobile portal that connects Nigerians including youths, the young at heart and professionals, who share similar social and professional interests and profiles. Designed as a ...
It's official. Yuzah goes live and Airtel Nigeria tags along for the ride   TechCabal

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Yibada (English Edition)   

Google Nexus 5 2015 vs LG G4 Pro: Which Smartphone To Buy On Release Date?   
Yibada (English Edition)
Reports claimed that the upcoming Google Nexus 5 2015 will be manufactured by LG based on the specs and features of LG G4 Pro, which is also bound to the market later this year. Google and LG Electronics have nurtured a good business relationship as ...

2015-08-29 Nigeria Business

DailyPost Nigeria   

Saraki assures investors of attractive business environment   
The Nation Newspaper
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday spoke of the commitment of the Senate to the enactment of appropriate legislations for the creation of an attractive business environment in the country. Saraki spoke when the Chairman of Black Rhino Group and ...

2015-08-29 Nigeria World

ABC Online   

Migrant crisis: At least 200 feared drowned as people smuggling across ...   
ABC Online
Libyan authorities are still searching for survivors, a day after two migrant boats carrying 500 people capsized off the country's coast. An estimated 200 people are missing and feared dead; the bodies of 82 people washed ashore on Friday local time.
Nine hours of battling death at sea   DAWN.com
Europe Reels From More Migrant Deaths on Land and Sea   New York Times
Libyan drownings, lorry of corpses drive up migrant toll   Reuters Africa
The Guardian Nigeria (satire) (press release) (blog)   
The Hindu   
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Reuters   

Children among 71 migrants found dead in truck in Austria   
Reuters
EISENSTADT, Austria Four children, including a baby girl, were among 71 migrants found dead in a truck on an Austrian highway and several people have been arrested in Hungary in connection with the tragedy, Austrian police said on Friday. An Austrian ...

2015-08-29 Nigeria Africa

TheCable   

Ghanaian security boss allays fears over ISIS recruits   
GlobalPost
ACCRA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's National Security has allayed any apprehension arising from the growing number of Ghanaians joining the dreaded terrorist group, Islamic State (ISIS), local media reported Friday. Yaw Donkor, National Security ...

2015-08-29 Nigeria Nigeria

CHANNELS TELEVISION   

Saraki Tasks Senate Committee On Steady Power Supply   
CHANNELS TELEVISION
Senate on power A Senate committee saddled with the responsibility of tackling issues related to power in Nigeria has been asked to urgently work towards the resolution of all challenges currently facing the sector. After inaugurating the Committee on ...
Senate Begins Probe Of Alleged Corruption In Power Sector   The Guardian Nigeria (satire) (press release) (blog)
Senate Begins Probe Of Power Sector   Leadership Newspapers
Senate probes unwholesome practices in power sector   BusinessDay
The Nation Newspaper   
DailyPost Nigeria   
TheCable   
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Leadership Newspapers   

Presidency Promises Balance In Future Appointments   
Leadership Newspapers
The presidency yesterday assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari's subsequent political appointments will ensure balance and reflect the federal character principle in line with the provisions of the nation's constitution. Special Adviser to ...
Buhari defends appointment of SGF, others   The Nation Newspaper
Leave Sentiment Out Of Buhari's Appointment, Says Braithwaite   The Guardian Nigeria (satire) (press release) (blog)
Uproar over Buhari's appointments antics of jobless politicians — Keyamo   Premium Times
The News   
DailyPost Nigeria   
NAIJ.COM   
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DailyPost Nigeria   

Buhari endorses controversial Centenary City project despite PDP chieftain's ...   
DailyPost Nigeria
Buhari-President-elect President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commended the management of the Centenary City Plc for its vision. A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted the President as speaking after ...

2015-08-28 Nigeria Health

WorldStage   

Nigeria loses 500000 children to malnutrition yearly, says UNICEF   
Daily Times Nigeria
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), on Thursday, expressed worry that despite the huge natural resources that Nigeria is blessed with, it still loses no fewer than 500,000 infants to malnutrition yearly. The international donor agency, which ...
Nigeria needs N200b to address nutritional issues in next 5 years   WorldStage
Children Threatened By Malnutrition   AllAfrica.com

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Daily Times Nigeria   

Health institutions to induct ex-Gov Chime into Hall of Fame   
Daily Times Nigeria
The West African College of Nursing (WACN) and Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, has announced its plans to induct former Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime into its hall of fame. The Co-ordinator of the programme, Mr. Afam Ndu, who ...